At Gordon Center for Performing Arts

Snow White
Sunday, February 3, 2019 | 3:00pm
In advance: $20
At the door: $25

A premiere performance by the Ballet Theatre of Maryland. Brothers Grimm fairytale Snow White comes to life at the Gordon, debuting nationally in celebration of Ballet Theatre of Maryland’s 40th anniversary.

Baltimore Dance Invitational
Wednesday, February 6, 2019 | 7:30pm
In advance: $20
At the door: $25

Experience an evening of the best in regional, professional dance from the area’s top talent. An eclectic showcase of original dance.

Inner Sun by Koresh Dance Company
Saturday, February 16, 2019 | 8:00pm
In advance: $30
At the door: $35

Inner Sun features the stunning choreography of Artistic Director Roni Koresh to commissioned music pairing composer John Levis and poet Karl Mullen. Dancers from Towson University Community Dance will open the show with a piece by Roni Koresh.

At Other Locations

Baltimore Dance Project

February 7, 8, 9, 2019 | 8:00pm
UMBC Proscenium Theatre, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD
Tickets: $20 general admission, $10 students/seniors, $7 UMBC students. Tickets online and at the box office one hour prior to showtime.
Free parking

Baltimore Dance Project infuses visual media, sound, light and technology into riveting dance performance. Known for its edgy artistic collaborations between choreographers, composers, sound artists, visual artists, engineers, and technologists, the company presents the creative work of co-directors Doug Hamby and Carol Hess, performer and choreographer Sandra Lacy, and guest artist.

Rewind to Fast Forward by Dissonance Dance Theater

February 10, 2019 
UMBC Proscenium Theatre, 1000 Hilltop Circle, Baltimore, MD
Ticket Prices: $25 General Admission, $15 Students

A contemporary ballet company that evokes emotional experiences with a blend of “classic” modern styles with nuances of classical ballet, Dissonance Dance Theatre (DDT) performs selections choreographed by Shawn Short to music ranging from Vivaldi to gospel, Philip Glass to disco.

Meet the Artist/Open Rehearsal: Durante Verzola

February 12-20, 2019 | 6:00pm
Goucher College Todd Dance Studio, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD
Free

Choreographer and dancer Durante Verzola has been called “carefree, bringing show biz airs and ballet with a jazz bounce to the stage.” Call 410.337.6390 for more information.

Next Generation of Dancers and Choreographers

The Take a Leap Baltimore County Dance Celebration also includes showcases of up and coming student dancers and choreographers.

Maryland Public High School Dance Showcase

Friday, January 4, 2019 | 7:00pm [Snow date: January 7]
Kraushaar Auditorium, Goucher College
Tickets $10 adults, $5 students and seniors

Dance students from around the State come together for a showcase of Maryland’s up and coming dance talent.

Baltimore County Public Schools Student Choreography Showcase

January 31, 2019 | 7:00pm
Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts, 8100 Wise Ave, Dundalk, MD
Tickets: $5/adults; $3/student and seniors. Tickets available at the door, cash or check only.

Enjoy the work of the next generation of choreographers in a showcase adjudicated by ClancyWorks Dance.

2nd Annual Dance Your Heart Out Charity Concert
Hosted by The Moving Company Dance Center

February 9, 2019 | 7:00pm
Hereford High School, 17301 York Road, Parkton, Maryland
Tickets: $10 adult, $5 children under 8, free children under 3
Tickets available at the door

Dancers from The Moving Company Ensembles, Hereford High School Dance Company, Dulaney High School Dance Company, and Sudbrook Middle Magnet Dancers perform to benefit the One Love Foundation.

Maryland Dance Alliance

February 22, 2019 7:00-8:30pm [Snow date: February 25]
Gordon Center for Performing Arts, 3506 Gwynnbrook Ave, Owings Mills, MD
Tickets $10/general admission; tickets available at the door
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The Maryland Dance Education Association presents an engaging program of student and community dancers from throughout the State.

Especially for Dancers

Take a Leap offers a program of master classes with national guest artists and local professionals. Free or low cost classes for advanced and professional dancers include jazz/modern fusion with Jon Lehrer, contemporary with Katie Currier of Peridance Contemporary Dance, modern with Loni Landon and ballet with Melinda Blomquist.

“We’re pleased to support our Baltimore County dance community with opportunities to take their dance training to new heights,” said Sonia Synkowski, president of the Maryland Dance Education Association and dance resource teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools.

Jazz Master Class with Tommy Parlon

February 11, 2019 | 11:15am-12:45pm
CCBC Essex Campus, Athletics and Wellness Center (WELL), Dance Studio Room 220
FREE

CCBC Faculty member Tommy Parlon will teach a Jazz Dance Master class for the intermediate to advanced level dancer. The class is free and open to the community. ccbcmd.edu/dance

Open Classes with Durante Verzola, Guest Artist in Residence, Goucher College

February 12-20, 2019
Class fee $20
Goucher College, Todd Dance Studio, 1021 Dulaney Valley Road, Baltimore, MD
For class time and details, call the Goucher College Dance Program 410.337.6390 

Open classes for advanced dancers and professionals. Most recently a dancer with The Suzanne Farrell Ballet, Durante Verzola’s choreographic work has been performed in Miami, Texas, Pennsylvania, Kansas and Maryland. 

CCBC Guest Artist Jon Lehrer: Modern Master Classes and Open Rehearsal

February 19, 21, 22, 2019 | 11:10am-12:35pm
CCBC Essex Campus, Athletics and Wellness Center (WELL), Dance Studio room 220
FREE

Guest Artist Jon Lehrer, called “on the cusp of Jazz/Modern Fusion” by Dance Magazine, will teach Modern Dance Master Classes for the intermediate to advanced level dancer. Immediately following the February 22 master class, you are invited to watch the final rehearsal for the new work that Jon Lehrer has set on the CCBC Dance Company for the Spring Dance Concert. ccbcmd.edu/dance 

Peridance Workshop/Audition

Sunday, February 24, 2019 | 1:30pm
UMBC Performing Arts and Humanities Building, The Dance Cube
Tickets: $30. Register online

The master class will be taught by Katie Currier, Peridance Contemporary Dance Company member is open to pre-professional dancers ages 17-22. Dancers for BLUEPRINT and summer and teen intensives in New York City are selected during the master class/auditions. During their time in NYC, emerging artists polish their technique, work closely with prestigious current contemporary choreographers from NYC and abroad, and develop their own voices as artists.

Ballet Master Class with Melinda Blomquist

February 26, 2019 | 11:10am-12:35pm
CCBC Essex, Athletics and Wellness Center (WELL), Dance Studio Room 230
Free

CCBC Faculty Member Melinda Blomquist will teach a Ballet Master class for the intermediate to advanced level dancer. The class is open to the community. ccbcmd.edu/dance

The Take a Leap Baltimore County Dance Celebration is presented by the Baltimore County Commission on Arts & Sciences in partnership with the Gordon Center for Performing Arts and the Baltimore region’s dance community.